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Urgent! Is My Kitchen Quotation Reasonable?

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Hi all,

I need some advises as to whether my kitchen quotation is reasonable for a resale 4A! I will only be doing up my kitchen cabinet, changing it from long layout to L-shaped instead. I am not sure if my quotation is considered steep for such renovation as I will not be hacking off my walls and floors. Appreciate fellow friends who are experience in renovation to help!

Breakdown as follows:

Hacking Works

Supply labour and equipment to hack off existing stove support

Supply labour and equipment to dismantle existing top and bottom cabinet

Total - $1500

Masonry Works

Supply labour and material to apply waterproofing membrane base on HDB standard - $150

Supply labour and material to construct 50mm ht cabinet base with side tiling - $400

Supply labour and material to construct 50mm ht fridge base with side tiling - $180

Supply labour and material to install stainless stain rubbish chute - $300

Supply labour and material to erect new half height wall using hollow blocks - $480

Supply labour and material to apply cement screeding - $280

Total - $1790

Plumbing Works

Supply labour and material lay inlet for sink using stainless steel piping - $250

Supply labour and material lay inlet for washing machine using stainless stain piping - $250

Supply labour and material lay inlet for basin using stainless stain piping - $250

Supply labour and material lay inlet for sink using PVC piping - $150

Supply labour and material lay inlet for washing machine using PVC piping - $120

Supply labour for installation of taps - $80
Supply labour for installation of kitchen sink - $120
Total - $1220

Carpentry Works

(Using solid plywood in laminated finished c/w ABS edging for all doors only, cabinet door c/w inhouse soft closing)

Design, fabricate and install top and bottom kitchen cabinet using high pressure laminate finish and ABS edging (TOP 17FT, BOTTOM 17 FT) - $4200

Supply and install full height cabinet - $1100

Supply and install solid surface kitchen worktop c/w 50mm ht backsplash and 38mm ht edging - $1190

Total - $6490

Miscellaneous Works

HDB renovation application and permit - $200

Purchase of sand - $400

Haulage services - $350

Flooring protection using corrugated board - $250

Clearing off rubbish and debris to designated area - $200

General cleaning for the whole unit - $250

Total - $1650

GRAND TOTAL - $12650

They even charging for the sand and permit.....

Bro, i think your quote very ex leh.. Better shop for more.

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Thanks for all the replies and helpful advises given. I have feedback to my ID regarding the overcharged quote and is negotiating further.

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